The city hall of the northern Italian city of Cuneo approved a resolution in support of Cuba in response to new measures by the United States that threaten its sovereignty and violate the human rights of its people, a spokesperson said on Saturday.
Marco Papacci, president of the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC), told Prensa Latina that his organization supports the motion of solidarity with the Caribbean nation, entitled “Support for the Cuban People and Condemnation of the Economic, Commercial, and Financial Blockade Imposed by the United States of America.”
Papacci highlighted the support provided by the Anaic circle in Cuneo, a city in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, for the signing of the agreement, and noted that the push for these official pronouncements from local government entities will extend throughout Italy, as part of initiatives to increase solidarity with the island.
The document emphasizes that the US embargo has been in place for more than 60 years, the longest in modern history, and was intensified in 2016 with the signing of an executive order on January 29 by President Donald Trump to try to prevent fuel from entering the Caribbean nation.
“The shortage of gasoline and other fuels compromises the operation of essential services, such as public transportation, agricultural and healthcare production, as well as the management of health centers and hospitals, directly impacting the quality of life of Cubans,” the text underscores.
The signatories recall that Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations establishes the principle of sovereign equality among States and the prohibition of interference in the internal affairs of other countries, while unilateral coercive measures, such as economic blockades, violate fundamental principles of international law.
The motion reaffirms that “Cuba poses no threat to international peace and security and, on the contrary, has demonstrated, over the years, a constant commitment to international cooperation, especially in the fields of health and education.”
It cites as an example the Cuban medical brigades that provided assistance to Italy during the COVID-19 crisis, as a demonstration of solidarity for which Italy should express gratitude.
It also notes that “local authorities can and should promote a culture of peace, solidarity, and international cooperation, in accordance with constitutional principles and Italy’s commitments to the United Nations and the European Union (EU).”
For this reason, this resolution, which was sent to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Parliament of Italy, establishes that both the Italian government and the EU must take action to end the economic blockade against Cuba.
Finally, this motion, approved in the Italian city of Cuneo, renews the call to institutions and civil society to strengthen relations of friendship, cooperation, and solidarity with the Cuban people.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
